Practical and profound, Paul Hedderman's philosophy blends his experience in recovery with the wisdom of Advaita. He calls on us to consider our deeply held notions about self and awareness under a fresh light, and points to a simpler and lighter way of being in the world. A man of no pretense, ...

A few bonus scenes of Paul Hedderman that did not make the final cut of the film. In one of my favorite moments, Paul dispels the notion, which so many cling to, that the mind should be in a permanent state of bliss and exuding love. "That's a conditional state," he says, "the absolute is that ...

Hailed by Academy Award-winner Bruce Joel Rubin as "A revelation and an inspiration," check out this trailer for Closer Than Close. Available at closerthanclose.vhx.tv or buy the DVD at poetryinmotionfilms.com

"Wonderfully reflective," says Robert Forman, CUNY Professor of Religion, of this exploration of women's spirituality. Check out the trailer, then download from VHX.tv or purchase the DVD at Poetry...